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Mark Schiffman

Practical, experienced support for life’s challenges

LCSW New York

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Mark

Mark Schiffman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who offers practical support for people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, and a broad range of life transitions.

Background and approach

He brings 25 years of clinical experience to individualized treatment plans that aim to reduce emotional and physical distress while helping clients pursue clearer goals and improved day-to-day functioning. His work includes techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside mindfulness practices and Imago relationship methods when appropriate.

Sessions emphasize compassionate listening, reflective exploration, and practical skills building so clients can address issues such as mood concerns, self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, parenting stresses, ADHD, and career or caregiving pressures. Mark also attends to more specific difficulties listed in his practice, including attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, and end-of-life related matters.

Therapeutic offerings are adapted to each person’s needs; with experience in individual, family, and group work, he develops strategies designed to foster positive energy and help clients and their loved ones move toward attainable goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Mark uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, creating concrete strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep or eating difficulties. Dialectical behavior therapy is offered to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and impulsivity.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, and then tailors which approaches and techniques to emphasize as therapy progresses.

Online sessions make this work more accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility around scheduling and location, allowing people to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into busy lives or when in-person visits are not feasible.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Mark works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues and self-esteem struggles.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
His approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness, emphasizing compassionate listening, reflective exploration, and practical skills for everyday challenges.
What is his clinical background and experience level?
He holds an LCSW and has 25 years of clinical experience working in individual, family, and group formats.
Where is this therapist located and what credentials are held?
He practices in New York and is licensed as an LCSW with registration NY LCSW 071616.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered for working with him?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging according to preference and availability.
How is cost structured for therapy with this clinician?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does one begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English